A self-disinfecting calf enclosure device and its disinfection method

Abstract

This invention discloses a self-disinfecting calf pen device and its disinfection method, relating to the field of animal husbandry technology. It includes a fixed frame positioned on the ground, connected to a longitudinal fence. Multiple transverse fences are arranged vertically from one end to the other along the longitudinal fence. A longitudinal cleaning mechanism is installed on the longitudinal fence, and transverse cleaning mechanisms are installed on the transverse fences. The longitudinal and transverse cleaning mechanisms are separately connected. The longitudinal cleaning mechanism includes an outer disinfection rod and an inner disinfection rod respectively located on both sides of the longitudinal fence, and a rotating adjustment structure driven by the inner disinfection rod. Both the outer disinfection rod and the rotating adjustment structure are positioned on a movable frame, which is equipped with a gear drive assembly. The self-disinfecting calf pen device and its disinfection method provided by this invention ensure regular automatic cleaning and disinfection of the calf pen, preventing the spread of disease, and maintaining cleaning efficiency despite the narrow, enclosed space.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of animal husbandry technology, specifically relating to a self-disinfecting calf enclosure device and its disinfection method. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, there are two main methods of calf rearing: individual feeding, where one calf is housed in a separate cage, pen, or island, with each calf using its own water, milk, and feed equipment; and group feeding, where a group of calves are kept in the same pen, sharing water, milk, and feed equipment. Individual feeding allows for personalized feeding of each calf, facilitating observation and assessment of each calf's condition and enabling disease prevention and treatment, thus reducing the spread of disease. However, it has disadvantages such as low stocking density, high investment in facilities, and limited calf movement, which is detrimental to calf health. Group feeding offers advantages such as high stocking density, lower investment in facilities, and a larger calf movement area, which is beneficial to calf health. However, it makes it difficult to observe and assess each calf's condition, and the shared feeding equipment increases the risk of disease transmission. It also makes personalized feeding difficult, and competition for milk can lead to uneven milk intake, affecting calf development. While automatic calf feeders have solved the problems of personalized milk feeding and competition for milk, other issues remain unresolved.

[0003] In group feeding, calf feeding stalls are set up, with one feeding spot per calf, spaced apart from each other. This prevents calves from competing for milk. Keepers can identify the calves by ear tags or intelligent automatic identification systems and provide personalized feeding. The advantage of this system is low investment. However, these calf pens are mostly made of polyethylene, which is heavy and has an irregular structure, making it difficult for managers to perform routine maintenance such as sterilization and disinfection of the calf feeding area, and increasing the risk of disease transmission. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a self-disinfecting calf pen device and its disinfection method, which solves the technical problem of how to regularly and automatically clean and disinfect calf pens, avoids the spread of diseases, and does not reduce cleaning efficiency due to the narrow and enclosed space.

[0005] A self-disinfecting calf enclosure device includes a fixed frame positioned on the ground and a longitudinal fence connected to the fixed frame by a fixed post 1. The longitudinal fence is arranged vertically from one end to the other with multiple transverse fences. A longitudinal cleaning mechanism is provided on the longitudinal fence and a transverse cleaning mechanism is provided on the transverse fence. The longitudinal cleaning mechanism and the transverse cleaning mechanism are separately connected.

[0006] The longitudinal cleaning mechanism includes an outer disinfection rod and an inner disinfection rod respectively disposed on both sides of the longitudinal fence, and a rotation adjustment structure drivenly connected to the inner disinfection rod. The outer disinfection rod and the rotation adjustment structure are both positioned and connected to a movable frame. A gear drive assembly is disposed on the movable frame. The movable frame is linearly slidably disposed on a track assembly. The gear drive assembly is connected to the track assembly.

[0007] The inner side of the outer disinfection rod is provided with an outer opening groove, and water-absorbing material is provided in the outer opening groove. The water-absorbing material is in contact with the outer side of the longitudinal fence.

[0008] The inner disinfection rod includes an upper inner disinfection rod and a lower inner disinfection rod arranged vertically. The bottom end of the upper inner disinfection rod is rotatably connected to the top end of the lower inner disinfection rod. A stop block is fixed to the outer side of the bottom end of the upper inner disinfection rod, and the stop block is movably fitted against the outer side of the lower inner disinfection rod.

[0009] Both the inner disinfection upper rod and the inner disinfection lower rod are provided with inner opening grooves on their inner sides. Water-absorbing material is fixedly installed in the inner opening grooves, and the water-absorbing material is in contact with the inner side of the longitudinal fence.

[0010] The rotation adjustment structure includes a rotating column horizontally rotatably mounted on a movable frame and a servo motor driven and connected to the outer end of the rotating column. The outer side of the rotating column is fixedly connected to the top end of the inner disinfection rod.

[0011] The gear drive assembly includes a gear shaft rotatably connected to the movable frame, a gear coaxially fixed to the gear shaft, and a drive motor droopingly connected to the gear shaft, wherein the drive motor is fixed to the movable frame;

[0012] The track assembly includes a track rod horizontally fixed to the top of the longitudinal fence. The upper end face of the track rod is provided with an upper opening groove, and a meshing tooth is provided in the upper opening groove. The meshing tooth is meshed with the gear, and the movable frame is slidably mounted on the track rod.

[0013] The horizontal cleaning mechanism includes positioning rods connected to multiple horizontal fences, a lead screw passing through the positioning rods, a disinfection clamping rod connected to the side of the lead screw, and a power motor driven and connected to the outer end of the lead screw. One end of the lead screw is rotatably connected to a track rod. The disinfection clamping rod is clamped and disposed on both sides of the horizontal fence. The inner side of the disinfection clamping rod is provided with a receiving groove, and the receiving groove is provided with absorbent material, which is in contact with the inner side of the horizontal fence.

[0014] The mobile frame is also fixed with a disinfectant tank, which is equipped with a first liquid pipe, a second liquid pipe and a third liquid pipe, and each of the first liquid pipe, the second liquid pipe and the third liquid pipe is equipped with a valve;

[0015] The first liquid tube is positioned and connected to the outer disinfection rod, the second liquid tube is positioned and connected to the inner disinfection rod, and the third liquid tube is connected to the disinfection clamp rod.

[0016] The top of the disinfection clamp is provided with a water receiving groove, which is connected to the receiving groove.

[0017] A disinfection method for a self-disinfecting calf enclosure device specifically includes the following steps:

[0018] Step S1: Install calf pens by vertically fixing multiple transverse pens to one side of a longitudinal pen;

[0019] Step S2: Install a longitudinal cleaning mechanism on the longitudinal fence and a transverse cleaning mechanism on the transverse fence;

[0020] Step S3: The horizontal cleaning mechanism and the vertical cleaning mechanism work independently. After time t, when the two approach each other, the third liquid pipe connects with the disinfection clamp rod, so that the absorbent material in the disinfection clamp rod is wetted.

[0021] Step S4: After the longitudinal fence section between two adjacent transverse fences is cleaned, start the rotation adjustment structure. The inner disinfection upper rod rotates and the inner disinfection lower rod rotates and hangs down to avoid interference with the positioning rod.

[0022] Once the upper and lower inner disinfection poles have crossed the horizontal fence, they return to a vertical position to continue disinfecting and cleaning the next area.

[0023] Technical details not described in detail in this solution are based on the conventional understanding of those skilled in the art, combined with existing technology and the accompanying drawings of this solution, and can be implemented accordingly. They will not be described in detail here.

[0024] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows:

[0025] (1) It is equipped with longitudinal and transverse fences. Multiple transverse fences are set vertically outside the longitudinal fences. When the calves drink water and eat, they are located between two adjacent transverse fences, which keeps the calves away from each other and avoids the infection and spread of diseases. At the same time, this structure also facilitates the installation and use of the longitudinal and transverse cleaning mechanisms, and facilitates the cleaning process.

[0026] (2) A longitudinal cleaning mechanism is provided to achieve the following technical effects:

[0027] First, it is equipped with external and internal disinfection rods, which are respectively attached to both sides of the longitudinal fence, which helps to use absorbent materials to disinfect and clean both sides of the longitudinal fence at the same time.

[0028] Secondly, the inner disinfection rod includes an upper inner disinfection rod and a lower inner disinfection rod arranged vertically. The purpose of the lower inner disinfection rod is to avoid interference with the positioning rod, so that the inner disinfection rod can be moved smoothly from one drinking and eating area enclosed by two adjacent horizontal fences to another drinking and eating area, which is convenient and quick.

[0029] (3) A horizontal cleaning mechanism is provided, which includes a screw and a disinfection clamp. Under the action of the power motor, the disinfection clamp is driven to move back and forth along the screw. At this time, the horizontal fence also serves as a limit guide. At this time, the screw is rotatably connected to the track rod, which has strong structural stability.

[0030] (4) This solution is equipped with a disinfectant tank, which is equipped with a first liquid pipe, a second liquid pipe and a third liquid pipe. All three liquid pipes are equipped with valves, which can directly supply disinfectant to the absorbent material inside the inner disinfection rod, the outer disinfection rod and the disinfection clamp rod, so as to ensure the continuous disinfection process. Attached Figure Description

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the fence device in this invention.

[0032] Figure 2 This is a top view of the fence device in this invention.

[0033] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fence body in this invention.

[0034] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the longitudinal fence structure in this invention.

[0035] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the transverse cleaning mechanism in this invention.

[0036] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the longitudinal cleaning mechanism in this invention.

[0037] Figure 7 This is a partially enlarged view of the longitudinal cleaning mechanism in this invention.

[0038] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the rotation adjustment mechanism in this invention.

[0039] The attached diagram is labeled as follows: 1. Fixed column; 2. Upper bottom column; 3. Lower bottom column; 4. Support ring; 5. Feeding trough; 6. Reinforcing rib; 7. Outer disinfection rod; 8. Top column; 81. Track rod; 9. Gear drive assembly; 91. Drive motor; 92. Gear; 93. Moving frame; 10. Disinfectant tank; 101. Third liquid pipe; 11. Rotation adjustment structure; 111. Servo motor; 112. Rotating column; 113. Inner disinfection upper rod; 114. Stop block; 115. Inner disinfection lower rod; 12. Positioning rod; 13. Horizontal cleaning mechanism; 131. Lead screw; 132. Disinfection clamp rod; 14. Power motor; 15. Horizontal fence. Detailed Implementation

[0040] To more clearly illustrate the technical features of this solution, the following detailed implementation method will be used to explain the solution.

[0041] Example 1

[0042] See Figures 1-8 A self-disinfecting calf enclosure device includes a fixed frame positioned on the ground, a longitudinal fence connected to the fixed frame by a fixed column 1, a plurality of transverse fences 15 arranged vertically from one end to the other, a longitudinal cleaning mechanism on the longitudinal fence, and a transverse cleaning mechanism 13 on the transverse fences 15, wherein the longitudinal cleaning mechanism and the transverse cleaning mechanism 13 are separately connected.

[0043] To simplify the design, the fixing frame in this solution is a conventional positioning device, which is a routine operation for those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0044] The longitudinal fence includes a top post 8, an upper bottom post 2, and a lower bottom post 3 arranged in parallel from top to bottom. Reinforcing ribs 6 are fixedly connected to the top post 8, the upper bottom post 2, and the lower bottom post 3. A support ring 4 is horizontally fixed on the outside of the upper bottom post 2, and a feeding trough 5 is provided on the inside of the support ring 4. When the calf is drinking or eating, it is located between two adjacent transverse fences 15, with its head extending outside the longitudinal fence and in contact with the feeding trough 5.

[0045] The longitudinal cleaning mechanism includes an outer disinfection rod 7 and an inner disinfection rod respectively set on both sides of the longitudinal fence, and a rotation adjustment structure 11 driven by the inner disinfection rod. The outer disinfection rod 7 and the rotation adjustment structure 11 are both positioned and connected to the movable frame 93. The movable frame 93 is provided with a gear drive assembly 9. The movable frame 93 is linearly slidably set on the track assembly. The gear drive assembly 9 is connected to the track assembly.

[0046] The inner side of the outer disinfection rod 7 is provided with an outer opening groove, and water-absorbing material is fixedly installed in the outer opening groove. The water-absorbing material is in contact with the outer side of the longitudinal fence.

[0047] The inner disinfection rod includes an upper inner disinfection rod 113 and a lower inner disinfection rod 115 arranged vertically. The bottom end of the upper inner disinfection rod 113 is rotatably connected to the top end of the lower inner disinfection rod 115. A stop block 114 is fixed on the outer side of the bottom end of the upper inner disinfection rod 113. The stop block 114 is movably fitted against the outer side of the lower inner disinfection rod 115.

[0048] Both the inner disinfection upper rod 113 and the inner disinfection lower rod 115 are provided with inner opening grooves on their inner sides. Water-absorbing material is fixedly installed in the inner opening grooves, and the water-absorbing material is in contact with the inner side of the longitudinal fence.

[0049] The rotation adjustment structure 11 includes a rotating column 112 that is horizontally rotatably mounted on the movable frame 93, and a servo motor 111 that is driven and connected to the outer end of the rotating column 112. The outer side of the rotating column 112 is fixedly connected to the top end of the inner disinfection rod 113.

[0050] As mentioned earlier, the absorbent material can be glued to the inside of the tank for fixation.

[0051] The gear drive assembly 9 includes a gear shaft rotatably connected to the movable frame 93, a gear 92 coaxially fixed to the gear shaft, and a drive motor 91 drivenly connected to the gear shaft. The drive motor 91 is fixed to the movable frame 93.

[0052] The track assembly includes a track rod 81 horizontally fixed to the top of the longitudinal fence. The upper end face of the track rod 81 has an upper opening groove containing meshing teeth that mesh with a gear 92. A movable frame 93 is slidably mounted on the track rod 81. Under the action of the drive motor 91, the gear 92 rotates, thereby driving the movable frame 93 to move.

[0053] The horizontal cleaning mechanism 13 includes a positioning rod 12 connected to multiple horizontal fences 15, a lead screw 131 passing through the positioning rod 12, a disinfection clamping rod 132 connected to the side of the lead screw 131, and a power motor 14 drivenly connected to the outer end of the lead screw 131. One end of the lead screw 131 is rotatably connected to the track rod 81. The disinfection clamping rod 132 is clamped and disposed on both sides of the horizontal fence 15. The inner side of the disinfection clamping rod 132 is provided with a receiving groove, and the receiving groove is provided with absorbent material, which is in contact with the inner side of the horizontal fence 15.

[0054] The mobile frame 93 is also fixed with a disinfectant tank 10, which is equipped with a first liquid pipe, a second liquid pipe and a third liquid pipe 101. Each of the first liquid pipe, the second liquid pipe and the third liquid pipe 101 is equipped with a valve.

[0055] The first liquid tube is positioned and connected to the outer disinfection rod 7, the second liquid tube is positioned and connected to the inner disinfection rod, and the third liquid tube 101 is connected to the disinfection clamp rod 132.

[0056] Disinfectant is supplied to the outer disinfection rod 7 and the inner disinfection rod via the first and second liquid pipes, respectively, ensuring that the absorbent material remains constantly moist (e.g., the absorbent material can be a sponge, cloth strips, etc.). The absorbent material at the bottom of the upper inner disinfection rod 113 is connected to the absorbent material at the top of the lower inner disinfection rod 115. The absorbent material is flexible and does not affect its bending movement. For the sake of design simplicity, the first and second liquid pipes are not shown in the attached drawings.

[0057] The top of the disinfection clamp 132 is equipped with a water receiving trough, which is connected to the receiving tank. When the outer end of the third liquid pipe 101 is at the upper end of the water receiving trough, the valve is opened, allowing the disinfectant to enter the water receiving trough and then flow into the absorbent material in the receiving tank.

[0058] Preferably, the valve can be a solenoid valve, connected to the controller.

[0059] Even better, in this solution, the power structure and electronic system are all connected to the controller, and the motion drive, timing control and disinfectant volume are all uniformly controlled by the controller. This is the existing technology operation, and will not be described in detail here.

[0060] The specific working process of this invention:

[0061] In this embodiment, each pen is designed to be 25-30 cm wide, 70-80 cm high, and 1-1.2 meters long. The feeding trough 5 is located outside the longitudinal fence, 10 cm above the ground. The cows extend their heads out of the pen to drink milk. The pen opening is trapezoidal: the bottom base is 15 cm wide, the top base is 20 cm wide, and the height is 30 cm. The bottom base is 35 cm above the ground.

[0062] The system is equipped with longitudinal and transverse fences 15. Multiple transverse fences 15 are vertically installed outside the longitudinal fences. When calves are drinking or eating, they are positioned between two adjacent transverse fences 15, which keeps them separate from each other and prevents the infection and spread of diseases. At the same time, this structure also facilitates the installation and use of the longitudinal and transverse cleaning mechanisms 13, making the cleaning process easier.

[0063] A longitudinal cleaning mechanism is provided. Under the action of the gear drive assembly 9, the movable frame 93 can move back and forth along the track rod 81. That is, the gear 92 is engaged with the meshing teeth. Under the action of the drive motor 91, the movable frame 93 is driven to move the rotation adjustment structure 11. At this time, the outer disinfection rod 7 and the inner disinfection rod are respectively attached to both sides of the longitudinal fence and move. The absorbent material is tightly attached to both sides of the longitudinal fence, realizing the disinfection and cleaning of both sides of the longitudinal fence. It should be noted that a slot is provided on the track rod 81, and the movable frame 93 is engaged in the slot to realize the limitation and stability of movement.

[0064] The outer disinfection rod 7 is vertically fixed to the movable frame 93; while the inner disinfection rod includes an upper inner disinfection rod 113 and a lower inner disinfection rod 115 arranged vertically. The function of the lower inner disinfection rod 115 is to avoid interference with the positioning rod 12, so that the inner disinfection rod can be moved smoothly from the drinking and eating area surrounded by two adjacent horizontal fences 15 to another drinking and eating area, which is convenient and quick.

[0065] Specifically, two adjacent horizontal fences 15 form a drinking and eating area. When the inner disinfection rod and the outer disinfection rod 7 cross from one drinking and eating area to another, the rotation adjustment structure 11 works, that is, the servo motor 111 works, driving the rotating column 112 to rotate, which in turn drives the inner disinfection upper rod 113 to rotate. Since the bottom end of the inner disinfection upper rod 113 is hinged (rotatably connected) to the top end of the inner disinfection lower rod 115, it will automatically rotate under the gravity of the inner disinfection lower rod 115, so that the inner disinfection upper rod 113 and the inner disinfection lower rod 115 form an angle. The reason for this design is to avoid the obstruction of the positioning rod 12 and ensure the smooth crossing of the drinking and eating area. It should be noted that a stop 114 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the inner disinfection upper rod 113, which limits and blocks the inner disinfection lower rod 115. When the inner disinfection upper rod 113 and the inner disinfection lower rod 115 come into contact with the longitudinal fence, the inner disinfection lower rod 115 is ensured to be tightly attached to the outside of the longitudinal fence.

[0066] A horizontal cleaning mechanism 13 is provided, which includes a lead screw 131 and a disinfection clamp 132. Under the action of the power motor 14, the disinfection clamp 132 is driven to move back and forth along the lead screw 131. At this time, the horizontal fence 15 also serves as a limit guide. At this time, the lead screw 131 is rotatably connected to the track rod 81, which has strong structural stability.

[0067] The transverse cleaning mechanism 13 in this solution is actually a lead screw 131 transmission mechanism. Multiple mechanisms are distributed along the length of the positioning rod 12, with one mechanism in each drinking and eating area. Please refer to the attached diagram for details.

[0068] This solution includes a disinfectant tank 10, which is equipped with a first liquid pipe, a second liquid pipe, and a third liquid pipe 101. Each of the first, second, and third liquid pipes 101 is equipped with a valve, which can directly supply disinfectant to the absorbent material inside the inner disinfection rod, the outer disinfection rod 7, and the disinfection clamp rod 132, ensuring the continuous operation of the disinfection process.

[0069] Example 2

[0070] This second embodiment is derived from the first embodiment.

[0071] A disinfection method for a self-disinfecting calf enclosure device specifically includes the following steps:

[0072] Step S1: Install the calf fence by vertically fixing multiple transverse fences 15 to one side of a longitudinal fence;

[0073] Step S2: Install a longitudinal cleaning mechanism on the longitudinal fence and a transverse cleaning mechanism 13 on the transverse fence 15;

[0074] Step S3: The horizontal cleaning mechanism 13 and the vertical cleaning mechanism work independently. After time t, when the two approach each other, the third liquid pipe 101 connects with the disinfection clamp rod 132, so that the absorbent material in the disinfection clamp rod 132 is wetted.

[0075] Step S4: After the longitudinal fence section between two adjacent transverse fences 15 is cleaned, start the rotation adjustment structure 11. The inner disinfection upper rod 113 rotates and the inner disinfection lower rod 115 rotates and hangs down to avoid interference with the positioning rod 12.

[0076] After the inner disinfection upper bar 113 and inner disinfection lower bar 115 cross the horizontal fence 15, they return to the vertical position and continue the disinfection and cleaning of the next area.

[0077] The technical features of this invention not described can be implemented by or using existing technology, and will not be repeated here. Of course, the above description is not a limitation of this invention, and this invention is not limited to the examples above. Any changes, modifications, additions or substitutions made by those skilled in the art within the scope of this invention should also be within the protection scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A self-disinfecting calf pen device comprising a fixed frame positioned on the ground, a longitudinal fence positioned connected with the fixed frame through a fixed column (1), characterized in that, The fixed frame is positioned and connected to the longitudinal fence. The longitudinal fence is arranged vertically from one end to the other with multiple horizontal fences (15). The longitudinal fence is equipped with a longitudinal cleaning mechanism, and the horizontal fence (15) is equipped with a horizontal cleaning mechanism (13). The longitudinal cleaning mechanism and the horizontal cleaning mechanism (13) are connected separately.

2. A self-sanitizing calf pen apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The longitudinal cleaning mechanism includes an outer disinfection rod (7) and an inner disinfection rod respectively disposed on both sides of the longitudinal fence, and a rotation adjustment structure (11) driven and connected to the inner disinfection rod. The outer disinfection rod (7) and the rotation adjustment structure (11) are both positioned and connected to the movable frame (93). The movable frame (93) is provided with a gear drive assembly (9). The movable frame (93) is linearly slidably disposed on the track assembly. The gear drive assembly (9) is connected to the track assembly.

3. A self-sanitizing calf pen apparatus as claimed in claim 2, wherein, The outer disinfection rod (7) has an outer opening groove on its inner side, and water-absorbing material is provided in the outer opening groove. The water-absorbing material is in contact with the outer side of the longitudinal fence.

4. The self-sanitizing calf pen apparatus of claim 2, wherein, The inner disinfection rod includes an upper inner disinfection rod (113) and a lower inner disinfection rod (115) arranged vertically. The bottom end of the upper inner disinfection rod (113) is rotatably connected to the top end of the lower inner disinfection rod (115). A stop block (114) is fixed on the outer side of the bottom end of the upper inner disinfection rod (113). The stop block (114) is movably attached to the outer side of the lower inner disinfection rod (115). The inner sides of the upper disinfection rod (113) and the lower disinfection rod (115) are provided with inner opening grooves, and water-absorbing material is fixedly installed in the inner opening grooves. The water-absorbing material is in contact with the inner side of the longitudinal fence.

5. A self-disinfecting calf enclosure device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The rotation adjustment structure (11) includes a rotating column (112) that is horizontally rotatably mounted on the moving frame (93) and a servo motor (111) that is driven and connected to the outer end of the rotating column (112). The outer side of the rotating column (112) is fixedly connected to the top end of the inner disinfection rod (113).

6. A self-sanitizing calf pen apparatus as claimed in claim 2, wherein, The gear drive assembly (9) includes a gear (92) shaft rotatably connected to the movable frame (93), a gear (92) coaxially fixed to the gear (92) shaft, and a drive motor (91) drivenly connected to the gear (92) shaft. The drive motor (91) is fixed to the movable frame (93). The track assembly includes a track rod (81) horizontally fixed at the top of the longitudinal fence. The upper end face of the track rod (81) is provided with an upper opening groove, and a meshing tooth is provided in the upper opening groove. The meshing tooth is meshed with the gear (92), and the moving frame (93) is slidably disposed on the track rod (81).

7. A self-sanitizing calf pen apparatus as claimed in claim 2, wherein, The horizontal cleaning mechanism (13) includes a positioning rod (12) connected to multiple horizontal fences (15), a lead screw (131) passing through the positioning rod (12), a disinfection clamp (132) connected to the side of the lead screw (131), and a power motor (14) driven to the outer end of the lead screw (131). One end of the lead screw (131) is rotatably connected to the track rod (81). The disinfection clamp (132) is clamped and disposed on both sides of the horizontal fence (15). The inner side of the disinfection clamp (132) is provided with a receiving groove, and the receiving groove is provided with water-absorbing material, which is in contact with the inner side of the horizontal fence (15).

8. The self-sanitizing calf pen apparatus of claim 2, wherein, The mobile frame (93) is also fixed with a disinfectant tank (10), and the disinfectant tank (10) is provided with a first liquid pipe, a second liquid pipe and a third liquid pipe (101), and the first liquid pipe, the second liquid pipe and the third liquid pipe (101) are all provided with valves; The first liquid tube is positioned and connected to the outer disinfection rod (7), the second liquid tube is positioned and connected to the inner disinfection rod, and the third liquid tube (101) is connected to the disinfection clamp rod (132).

9. A self-sanitizing calf pen apparatus as claimed in claim 7, wherein, The top of the disinfection clamp (132) is provided with a water receiving groove, which is connected to the receiving groove.

10. A method of disinfecting a self-disinfecting calf pen arrangement according to any one of claims 1-9, c h a ra cte ri zed i n that Specifically, the steps include the following: Step S1: Install calf pens by vertically fixing multiple transverse pens (15) to one side of a longitudinal pen. Step S2: Install a longitudinal cleaning mechanism on the longitudinal fence and install a transverse cleaning mechanism (13) on the transverse fence (15). Step S3: The horizontal cleaning mechanism (13) and the vertical cleaning mechanism work separately. After time t, when the two approach each other, the third liquid pipe (101) connects with the disinfection clamp (132), so that the absorbent material in the disinfection clamp (132) is wetted. Step S4: After the longitudinal fence section between two adjacent transverse fences (15) is cleaned, start the rotation adjustment structure (11), the inner disinfection upper rod (113) rotates, and the inner disinfection lower rod (115) rotates and hangs down to avoid interference with the positioning rod (12); Once the inner disinfection upper bar (113) and inner disinfection lower bar (115) have crossed the horizontal fence (15), they return to a vertical position and continue disinfection and cleaning of the next area.

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